Summary
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Candice Donoghue

Lal Lal,VIC

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional delivering family-centered care, enhancing patient experiences through comprehensive clinical assessment, effective communication and documentation. Ready to apply skills in child and family health and discharge planning to support families and improve care outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse /Registered Midwife

Grampians Health Ballarat
Ballarat, Victoria
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided emotional and compassionate support to families.
  • Support new parents in infant feeding techniques, and breastfeeding management.
  • Monitor vital signs, administer medications and immunizations, and assist with medical procedures.
  • Recognize a deteriorating patient, and escalate care when necessary.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educate parents on infant care, feeding, and developmental needs during the hospital stay and discharge.

Stillborn Photography

Grampians Health Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
2024 - Current
  • Facilitate the creation of cherished memories for families experiencing the loss of their stillborn baby.
  • Provided compassionate support, ensuring dignity and sensitivity throughout photography sessions.
  • Established peaceful environments to honor families during traumatic experiences.
  • Treat each baby and family with the utmost care and respect throughout each session

Education

Completion - Year 12 -

Sebastopol Secondary College
Ballarat, VIC
01-2001

Bachelor of Nursing -

Federation University Australia
VIC
01-2014

Graduate Diploma in Midwifery -

Federation University Australia
VIC
01-2017

Skills

  • Discharge planning
  • Family-centered care
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Maternal and postpartum health
  • Perinatal mental health support
  • Lactation consulting
  • Effective communication
  • Neonatal resuscitation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse /Registered Midwife

Grampians Health Ballarat
01.2017 - Current

Stillborn Photography

Grampians Health Ballarat
2024 - Current

Completion - Year 12 -

Sebastopol Secondary College

Bachelor of Nursing -

Federation University Australia

Graduate Diploma in Midwifery -

Federation University Australia
Candice Donoghue